Abids

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To remain in a particular condition, position, or belief over time; to tolerate or endure something despite difficulty or discomfort; to continue to follow a rule or principle consistently throughout time
2. To persist in a state of existence or adherence to a specific stance; to bear with circumstances that may be challenging or unpleasant; to maintain allegiance to a guideline or doctrine continuously
3. To persistently stay in a given place or situation; to withstand pressures or hardships while staying true to one's convictions; to adhere steadfastly to established norms or teachings over time

Etymology: "Abids" is the third-person singular of "abide" in the sense "tolerates", as in "she abids no nonsense". The verb comes from Old English "ābīdan", meaning "to wait" or "to remain", built from the intensifying prefix "ā-" and "bīdan", "to wait". Its sense of putting up with something developed later from the idea of staying put under a burden. A separate noun, "abid", is a different word. It comes from Arabic "ʿabīd", the plural of "ʿabd", meaning "slave", and the source lists it as the plural of "abid". Its link to the verb is only a shared spelling.

Synonyms: resides, remains, tolerates, endures

Antonyms: leaves, abandons, forsakes